LGBTQIA+ Resource Hub

LGBTQIA+ stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer-identifying people, people with natural variations in sex characteristics (formerly intersex), and asexual. The '+' is an inclusive and intentional way of representing all identities and experiences that are not represented by the letters. 

Gender identity is how you define yourself in relation to your own gender. This can coincide with the sex you were assigned at birth or not. You can identify within the gender binary of either man or woman, outside, or in between. 

Sexual orientation (or sexuality) relates to who you are romantically and/or sexually attracted to.  

Pronouns are personal identifiers, just like people’s names, that often relate to their gender. By respecting someone’s pronouns, you show the person that you respect who they are and how they identify. These can include she/her, he/him, they/them, or a combination of these terms.

QLife and Here.org.au are LGBTQIA+ specific mental health supports. You can also reach out to general mental health support services such as Lifeline, Beyond Blue. At UNSW, students can use the UNSW Psychology and Wellness services, and staff can use the Employee Assistance Program. 

You can look at our LGBTQIA+ Community & Support page to see a large list of various community groups on and off campus. 

You can find resources on gender affirmation in our Community & Support page under the ‘Trans & Gender Diverse’ tab. This will have information for gender affirmation both on and off campus.